Exodus 6:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The Lord no longer instructs that a request for a three-day absence be made; instead, He commands that Pharaoh should allow the children of Israel to depart from his territory. Moses, distressed by the lack of faith among the Hebrews, calls out to the Lord and hesitates to approach Pharaoh. It is not fear of Pharaoh that holds him back but rather the dread of failing. The Lord perceives the uncertainty in Moses’ heart, and to provide him with strength and to bolster Aaron's faith, He appears to them together, as indicated in the following verse. It is also noteworthy that this verse is reiterated at the conclusion of the chapter, connecting this segment with the introduction of the miracles.